
Renny Harlin
Biography
Renny Harlin (born Renny Lauri Mauritz Harjola on March 15, 1959) is a Finnish film director and producer, known for his prolific work in the action and horror genres. The peak of his success spanned from the late 1980s to the late 1990s, during which period he directed numerous hits, including A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, and Deep Blue Sea. The commercial performance of his films has waned since the mid 2000s, but Harlin remains 86th on the list of hig…
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Filmography
Acting (16)
Movies (16)
The Dinosaur
2021as Self (archive footage)
The Legend of Hercules
2014as Officer Linus (uncredited)
Hard Time: The Making of Prison
2013as Himself
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
2012as Self
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010as Self
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
2003as Self
Driven
2001as Replacement Driver
Johtaja Uuno Turhapuro pisnismies
1998as Renny Harlin
A Night to Die For
1995as Self
Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story
1991as Self
Raptori Moe!
1990The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
1989as Self
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
1988as Student (uncredited)
Born American
1986as Man's Voice from Ship's Loudspeakers (uncredited) (voice)
The Breakthrough
1981as Police officer (uncredited)
Kohtauspaikka 33
1981as Self (voice)
Crew (64)
Movies (59)
The Strangers: Chapter 3
2026Director
Deep Water
2026 UpcomingDirector
May 1
Black Tides
2026 UpcomingDirector
Oct 8
The Strangers
2026Director
The Strangers: Chapter 2
2025Director
The Strangers: Chapter 1
2024Director
The Bricklayer
2023Director
Refuge
2023Director
Refuge
2023Producer
The Misfits
2021Director
Reunion 3: Singles Cruise
2021Director
Reunion 3: Singles Cruise
2021Screenplay
Bodies at Rest
2019Director
Legend of the Ancient Sword
2018Director
Skiptrace
2016Director
The Legend of Hercules
2014Director
The Legend of Hercules
2014Producer
The Legend of Hercules
2014Writer
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
2013Director
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
2013Producer
5 Days of War
2011Director
5 Days of War
2011Producer
The Resident
2011Executive Producer
12 Rounds
2009Director
Cleaner
2007Director
The Covenant
2006Director
Mindhunters
2004Director
Mindhunters
2004Executive Producer
Exorcist: The Beginning
2004Director
Driven
2001Director
Driven
2001Producer
Deep Blue Sea
1999Director
Blast from the Past
1999Producer
Mistrial
1996Executive Producer
The Long Kiss Goodnight
1996Director
The Long Kiss Goodnight
1996Producer
Cutthroat Island
1995Director
Cutthroat Island
1995Producer
Speechless
1994Producer
The Foot Shooting Party
1994Executive Producer
Cliffhanger
1993Director
Cliffhanger
1993Producer
Rambling Rose
1991Producer
Die Hard 2
1990Director
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990Director
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
1988Director
Prison
1987Director
Born American
1986Director
Born American
1986Screenplay
Born American
1986Stunt Double
Kohtauspaikka 33
1981Director
Kohtauspaikka 33
1981Producer
Custody
1980Director
Custody
1980Writer
Trial by Combat
Director
The Beast
Director
Carrier
Producer
Inspector Palmu
Director
Inspector Palmu
Writer
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